I like these ideas….more time with the doc.
Create your agenda before the visit and be right up front about it. Say what you are worried about (if not asked). A visit summary- you should always get one. E-messaging for questions, of course!!
JB
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Things you can do on-line:
You can…
1) make an
appointment on line.
2) look up
doctor- information and quality results
3) contact your
care team, or physician for an evisit
4) refill a
prescription
5) review test
results
6) use the
health information library for reliable medical info
7) look-up
health reminders/immunizations
8) plot
and graph lab, weight, blood pressure information
9) review your
medical problem list and histories
10) review past appointment notes- from the after visit summary
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